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Internalism vs. Externalism

Internalism vs. Externalism Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a central tenet of internalism?

  1. The justification of a belief depends solely on the internal states of the believer.
  2. The justification of a belief depends on factors external to the believer, such as the evidence.
  3. The justification of a belief is determined by the social context in which it is held.
  4. The justification of a belief is irrelevant to its truth.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a central tenet of externalism?

  1. The justification of a belief depends solely on the internal states of the believer.
  2. The justification of a belief depends on factors external to the believer, such as the evidence.
  3. The justification of a belief is determined by the social context in which it is held.
  4. The justification of a belief is irrelevant to its truth.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of an internalist theory of justification?

  1. Coherentism
  2. Foundationalism
  3. Reliabilism
  4. Virtue epistemology
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of an externalist theory of justification?

  1. Coherentism
  2. Foundationalism
  3. Reliabilism
  4. Virtue epistemology
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common objection to internalism?

  1. Internalism is too subjective.
  2. Internalism is too narrow.
  3. Internalism is too demanding.
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common objection to externalism?

  1. Externalism is too objective.
  2. Externalism is too broad.
  3. Externalism is too permissive.
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key issue in the debate between internalism and externalism?

  1. The role of evidence in justification
  2. The role of social factors in justification
  3. The role of cognitive processes in justification
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following philosophers is most closely associated with internalism?

  1. René Descartes
  2. John Locke
  3. David Hume
  4. Immanuel Kant
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following philosophers is most closely associated with externalism?

  1. W.V.O. Quine
  2. Hilary Putnam
  3. Alvin Plantinga
  4. Thomas Nagel
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a contemporary debate in the philosophy of mind that is related to the debate between internalism and externalism?

  1. The debate over physicalism
  2. The debate over qualia
  3. The debate over consciousness
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential implication of internalism for the theory of knowledge?

  1. Skepticism is unavoidable.
  2. Knowledge is impossible.
  3. Justification is unnecessary.
  4. None of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential implication of externalism for the theory of knowledge?

  1. Skepticism is unavoidable.
  2. Knowledge is impossible.
  3. Justification is unnecessary.
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential implication of internalism for the theory of action?

  1. Moral responsibility is impossible.
  2. Free will is an illusion.
  3. Determinism is true.
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential implication of externalism for the theory of action?

  1. Moral responsibility is impossible.
  2. Free will is an illusion.
  3. Determinism is true.
  4. None of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential implication of internalism for the theory of ethics?

  1. Moral relativism is true.
  2. Moral objectivism is false.
  3. Moral values are subjective.
  4. None of the above
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a potential implication of externalism for the theory of ethics?

  1. Moral relativism is true.
  2. Moral objectivism is false.
  3. Moral values are subjective.
  4. None of the above
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